Greece
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Cats are everywhere in Greece, and everyone takes care of them. There are small dishes of cat food and water left out everywhere. I think they all gave me a wide berth because they sensed I am a dog person. 😂 Read more
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It’s our final day on Mykonos and wow, I think we saved the best for last, accidentally. We had planned a kayak tour near Panormos Beach for this morning, but the winds are too high, so our tour was cancelled. Caroline and I had decided last night to try the boat to Delos, hoping it… Read more
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It’s a slow, easy day today. Caroline and I are off to a somewhat early start : out of the hotel by 8:15 to the port to drop off the rental car and wait for our ferry to Mykonos. We are very early for both, so we walk along the port area for some exercise.… Read more
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Our seventh day in Greece and we still have more to explore. For today’s adventure, we are driving across the island to experience the small villages and ancient buildings. We started with a walk at Grotta Beach, which is supposed to be a good beach for sea glass hunting due to its rocky shoreline. It… Read more
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We wake up to bells from the church at the end of the block, reminding us that it’s Sunday. Once again we are first in line for breakfast, a Greek omelette, yogurt and watermelon this time. I’ve been craving watermelon! We have hours to kill, but need to check out of our room, so we… Read more
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We awoke on day 4, and wandered out for a walk while waiting for the villa breakfast to open at 8:30. It was tough waiting for coffee until then!! Breakfast was good: several types of coffee, yummy yogurt, coffee, pastries and so much more. We were proud to be the first ones in to grab… Read more
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After our whirlwind tour of Athens, our next leg of the adventure is Santorini. Our driver advised us to leave for the airport at 6:45 am, due to traffic. We arrived at 7:30 for a 10:00 am flight, and went to check our bags. The lines were surprisingly short. Good thing, because both Caroline and… Read more
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Our second day in Athens was all about history. Well, after a breakfast of bougatsa and freddo cappuccino. After fueling up, we walked down to the Ancient Agora. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the museum helped set the stage for what we were about to see. It was mind blowing to see structures… Read more
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Caroline had the foresight to arrange for a private driver to pick us up at the Athen airport upon our arrival and give us a driving tour of Athens. Our driver, George, was part chauffeur, part tour guide, part trivia master, and incredibly knowledgeable about Greek history, culture and business. Driving away from the city,… Read more
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Caroline and I meet at our gate at Dulles. She’s been traveling once 1:00 am Arizona time, so when we meet at 4:00 pm EDT, it’s already been a really long day for her. I only had a 20 minute flight from Richmond, so I had a whole 3/4 of a productive day. We board… Read more
The Great Greek Odyssey of 2026 